A controlled explosion was carried out at Manchester Airport tonight after a suspicious package was found during a security search.
Terminal Two was partially evacuated and passengers were held on planes while they waited to get the all-clear to disembark and enter the terminal.
The item was flagged up because a device had more wiring than expected but was deemed non-suspicious after examination, the MEN reports.
However, it turned out to be a false alarm and the airport is now operating normally.
People still not allowed off planes or into terminal 2. Wife stuck outside waiting to pick up mum off one of planes
— Rob Jones (@RobBob62) April 25, 2018
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: Shortly before 5.45pm on Wednesday 25 April 2018, police were called to reports of a suspicious item at Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport.
Officers attended and on examination of the item requested the assistance of the bomb disposal unit.
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A controlled explosion has been carried out as a precaution, and the cordon has been lifted.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident number 1581 of 25/04/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
A spokesman for Manchester Airport said: We can confirm an area of terminal two was partially evacuated this evening following concerns about an item passing through security.
This was a precautionary measure while ongoing investigations were carried out.
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